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Project Engineer
Accepting applicationsGabletek Robotics and Controls Solutions · Southfield, MI
Full-Time Mid_senior
Posted
3d ago
Category
Packaging
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Project Engineer – Mechanical (Powertrain Machining & Assembly)
Location: Southfield, MI
Job Type: Full-Time Contract with the opportunity to go Direct
Duration: Approximately 6 Months (Opportunity for Extension)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 Hours/Week | Overtime May Be Required
About the Opportunity
GableTek is seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Mechanical to support a leading automotive automation company in Southfield, Michigan. This position focuses on Powertrain Machining and Assembly projects and is responsible for leading engineering activities from proposal through customer buyoff.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer with strong automotive automation experience who enjoys managing complex engineering projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering world-class manufacturing systems.
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical engineering projects from concept through final customer acceptance
Serve as the primary technical interface between the customer, engineering teams, suppliers, and subcontractors
Review customer specifications, engineering standards, and project requirements
Coordinate system engineering activities to ensure consistent technical solutions
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and engineering deliverables
Monitor project scope, costs, timing, and resource allocation
Manage engineering changes, including technical solutions, implementation strategy, timing, and cost impacts
Conduct project risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Support supplier selection, RFQ development, and supplier technical reviews
Lead engineering handoff meetings and participate in customer, supplier, and internal project reviews
Perform root cause analysis and resolve engineering issues
Track project KPIs, cost-to-complete (CTC), open issues, and engineering performance
Develop risk assessments and method statements for equipment installation
Capture and document lessons learned for continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related engineering discipline (Master's preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive automation industry
Experience with Powertrain Machining and/or Assembly systems is required.
Strong project engineering and project management experience
Excellent customer communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple engineering activities simultaneously
Willingness to travel as project requirements dictate
Required Technical Skills
Powertrain Machining & Assembly
Mechanical Design of Automated Equipment
Project Planning & Execution
Change Management
Clamping Strategy
Cost Estimation
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Design to Installation & Commissioning
Mechanical Systems Design
Industrial Equipment & Machinery
Scope, Budget & Schedule Management
Risk Assessment & Safety Standards
Supplier Management
Customer Technical Support
Engineering Change Management
Process Engineering
Layout Design
Conveyor & Material Handling Systems
Root Cause Analysis
Value Engineering & Design-to-Cost
Preferred Experience
Automotive manufacturing automation
Industrial machinery and automated assembly systems
Conveyor and transportation systems
Discrete event simulation
Ergonomic evaluations
Production planning and traceability systems
Reuse/retooling assessments
Commissioning and installation support
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Location: Southfield, MI
Job Type: Full-Time Contract with the opportunity to go Direct
Duration: Approximately 6 Months (Opportunity for Extension)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 Hours/Week | Overtime May Be Required
About the Opportunity
GableTek is seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Mechanical to support a leading automotive automation company in Southfield, Michigan. This position focuses on Powertrain Machining and Assembly projects and is responsible for leading engineering activities from proposal through customer buyoff.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer with strong automotive automation experience who enjoys managing complex engineering projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering world-class manufacturing systems.
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical engineering projects from concept through final customer acceptance
Serve as the primary technical interface between the customer, engineering teams, suppliers, and subcontractors
Review customer specifications, engineering standards, and project requirements
Coordinate system engineering activities to ensure consistent technical solutions
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and engineering deliverables
Monitor project scope, costs, timing, and resource allocation
Manage engineering changes, including technical solutions, implementation strategy, timing, and cost impacts
Conduct project risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Support supplier selection, RFQ development, and supplier technical reviews
Lead engineering handoff meetings and participate in customer, supplier, and internal project reviews
Perform root cause analysis and resolve engineering issues
Track project KPIs, cost-to-complete (CTC), open issues, and engineering performance
Develop risk assessments and method statements for equipment installation
Capture and document lessons learned for continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related engineering discipline (Master's preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive automation industry
Experience with Powertrain Machining and/or Assembly systems is required.
Strong project engineering and project management experience
Excellent customer communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple engineering activities simultaneously
Willingness to travel as project requirements dictate
Required Technical Skills
Powertrain Machining & Assembly
Mechanical Design of Automated Equipment
Project Planning & Execution
Change Management
Clamping Strategy
Cost Estimation
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Design to Installation & Commissioning
Mechanical Systems Design
Industrial Equipment & Machinery
Scope, Budget & Schedule Management
Risk Assessment & Safety Standards
Supplier Management
Customer Technical Support
Engineering Change Management
Process Engineering
Layout Design
Conveyor & Material Handling Systems
Root Cause Analysis
Value Engineering & Design-to-Cost
Preferred Experience
Automotive manufacturing automation
Industrial machinery and automated assembly systems
Conveyor and transportation systems
Discrete event simulation
Ergonomic evaluations
Production planning and traceability systems
Reuse/retooling assessments
Commissioning and installation support
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